Originally Posted by Balr14

This is not true any more. Since the PDK and manual are basically the same transmission now, they share most of the same strengths and shortcomings. For example, a number of PDK owners have reported a failure of the backup switch, which is located inside the transmission. It is thought this flaw would also affect the manual, but nobody can confirm or deny it.

This does not apply to the 997 models, only to the 7 speed manual.